Senior Creative Gameplay Engineer, Apple Arcade

About the position Responsibilities • Drive the creative vision for new gameplay by designing, prototyping, and shipping innovative and expressive core mechanics and systems. • Own major gameplay features from initial concept and paper design, through rapid iteration and playtesting, to final polished implementation in Unity. • Champion new ideas for player activities, character abilities, and emergent systems that deepen the humor, charm, and heart of the Sneaky Sasquatch universe. • Architect robust, scalable, and designer-friendly gameplay frameworks that empower the team to build new content and experiences efficiently. • Help define and maintain the high creative and technical bar for Apple's internal game development, acting as a key stakeholder in game feel and player experience. • Communicate clearly and effectively across teams to ensure alignment and momentum. • Be a part of a uniquely small and focused internal team at Apple, where general programming skills are deeply valued with a focus on creative gameplay implementation. • Work alongside the creators of Sneaky Sasquatch to define what it means for Apple to make games. Requirements • 10+ years of experience in game development, with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative and technical ownership on multiple shipped titles. • Deep expertise in Unity and C#, with proven mastery of building complex gameplay systems from the ground up. Nice-to-haves • A proven ability to 'find the fun' through rapid prototyping and iteration. • A deep understanding of gameplay systems design. • A highly self-directed and resourceful attitude, comfortable navigating the ambiguity of the creative process. • Excellent communication skills and a passion for collaborative, team-oriented problem-solving. • Experience in a 'technical design' or similar hybrid role where you were responsible for both the design and implementation of core gameplay. • Experience shipping on Apple platforms (iOS, tvOS, macOS, visionOS). • Deep familiarity with a wide range of game genres, with strong, well-reasoned opinions on game feel, pacing, and player motivation. • A genuine love for Sneaky Sasquatch and a passion for creating heartfelt, player-centered experiences. Benefits • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage. • Retirement benefits. • A range of discounted products and free services. • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition. • Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation assistance. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job